Winslow (Arizona)

• Winslow Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

  phone: +1 928-289-2434
  address: 523 W 2nd St

Winslow is on Interstate 40 (I-40), which follows the roadway of old Route 66 through much of Arizona. Several state and local highways connect the town to Phoenix, about 150 miles away, which is a major commercial air hub. To get to Winslow from Phoenix, you'll just have to drive.

• Amtrak Station - WLO

  address: 303 E 2nd St
  The daily Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles line stops in Winslow. The westbound train arrives at 8:50PM and the eastbound train arrives at 7:09AM. This stop has no ticket office and no Quik-Trak ticket machine so tickets must be purchased at another station or online.

There is no public transportation. There is one privately-owned taxi service and one hire car firm in Winslow.

• Winslow Shuttle

  phone: +1 928-289-2570
  address: 140 Papago Blvd

• Dollar Rent A Car

  phone: +1 928-289-1993
  address: 1001 N Minnatonka

• Meteor CraterThis is an exceptionally well preserved meteor (impact) crater, although not the largest in the world as sometimes claimed. The crater was formed approximately 50,000 years ago by an explosion estimated to be the equivalent of 2.5 megatons of TNT, or 150 times the force of the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. The meteorite itself was estimated to be 150 feet across and weighed approximately 300,000 tons. Although most of the meteorite itself vaporized upon impact, large chunks of nickel-iron remnants have been found in the surrounding area. It is historically important, as this was the site that informed much of the early theoretical work on the nature of meteorite impacts. Apollo astronauts trained here due to its similarity to lunar topography. The site is privately owned, and includes a well-done visitor center with a number of interpretive exhibits and short trails to viewpoints.

• Homolovi State Park

  phone: +1 928-289-4106
  This park preserves over seven separate ruined pueblos, and over 300 archeological sites. The park hosts interpretive programs throughout the year, and has a number of hiking trails as well as a year-round campground.

• Take It EasyWinslow owes much of its fame to the Eagles' hit song of the 1970s, "Take It Easy," with lyrics that talk about "standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona." If you want to relive the song, the town has erected a small exhibit at Standin' on the Corner Park in the downtown area; go there and see if a girl in a flat bed Ford slows down to take a look at you.

• Old Trails Museum

  phone: +1 928-289-5861
  address: 212 N Kinsley Ave
  A small museum with exhibits detailing the history of the Winslow area.

• Brigham City ghost townFounded by Latter-day Saints in 1876, the town was abandoned in 1881 due to flash flooding. It is now on the register of National Historic Places, and 37 buildings have been partially restored.

• Little Painted Desert County Park

  address: Hwy 87
  A gem of a park, with a good view of the Painted Desert. The view is particularly beautiful in the early morning and late afternoon.

• Rock Art Ranch House and Museum

  phone: +1 928-288-3260
  address: Territorial Rd
  Over 3000 petroglyphs are located on what is now a working cattle and buffalo ranch. The petroglyphs are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and have been determined to cover a period spanning 6000 years produced by several Native American cultures. Personal guided tours are offered by the ranch owner Brantley Baird and his ranch hand Clem Rogers.

• McHood Park / Clear Creek Reservoir

  phone: +1 928-289-2855
  address: Hwy 99
  Offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing, swimming, and picnicking. Clear Creek Canyon, a deep rock canyon with petroglyphs, is accessible only by canoe. It is possible to camp here; see listing below.

• Old Trails Museum Store

  phone: +1 928-289-5861
  address: 214 N Kinsley Ave
  Specializes in regional Navajo and Hopi arts and crafts, and books of local interest.

• Casa Blanca Café

  phone: +1 928-289-4191
  address: 1201 E 2nd St
  Serviceable, inexpensive Mexican food. A different opinion says this is one of the great bargain foodie road warrior stops if you want AzMex home cooking. Outstanding sopapillas, huevos rancheros and homemade salsa. Local dining at its finest. Kid friendly, family oriented, mobbed by locals.

• Turquoise Room

  phone: +1 928-289-2888
  address: 303 E 2nd St
  High-end drinking in the desert with a competent and capable barman. Perfect, a bit pricey, to wash that road dirt from your throat. Very classy and original.

Groceries

• Safeway

  phone: +1 928-289-3126
  address: 1601 N Park Dr
  Has a hot and cold full-service deli for self-catering options, as well as a pharmacy onsite.

• Walmart Supercenter

  phone: +1 928-289-4641
  address: 700 Mikes Pike
  Has a full grocery store, deli and pharmacy.

• PT's

  phone: +1 928-289-0787
  address: 1500 E 3rd St
  Live music and karaoke on some weekends. A nice, relaxing place where locals meet with friends.

Lodging in Winslow can charitably be described as "functional" – geared to the thousands of travelers passing by on I-40 who need a place to sleep and nothing more. The usual motels and motor lodges (Best Western, Days Inn, Super 8, etc.) cluster near the exits, with little to choose among them. For a bit of flavor of the old town and Route 66, try the La Posada Hotel.

• America's Best Value Inn

  phone: +1 928-289-1010
  address: 2035 W 3rd St
  Indoor pool, continental breakfast, wi-fi, laundry facilities, pets accepted.

• La Posada Hotel

  phone: +1 928-289-4366
  address: 303 E 2nd St
  One of the legendary Fred Harvey stations, designed by architect Mary Colter, is in the process of a multi-year restoration. An architectural gem and must-stop for Route 66 tourists, rail buffs and fans of Old Hollywood. Very-high-quality gift shop, excellent bar and quality high-end restaurant in The Turquoise Room. Pets welcomed for a slight additional charge. Pretentious and prissy staff can ruin the experience. Complete disconnect from the surrounding native populace.

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 928-289-9581
  address: 520 W Desmond St

• Quality Inn

  phone: +1 928-289-4638
  address: 1701 N Park Dr
  Free wi-fi and breakfast, laundromat, pets accepted.

Camping

• McHood Park / Clear Creek Reservoir

  phone: +1 928-289-2855
  address: Hwy 99
  Grills and restrooms available, but no hookups or water connections. For park description, see listing above.

• Homolovi State Park Campground

  phone: +1 520-586-2283 (reservations)
  Open year-round, showers and toilets available. For park description see listing above.

• Winslow Public Library

  phone: +1 928-289-4982
  address: 420 W Gilmore St
  Has public access computers, and wi-fi throughout the building 24 hrs/day.

• Little Colorado Medical Center

  phone: +1 928-289-4691
  address: 1501 N Williamson Ave

Nearby destinations include:

• Petrified Forest National Park The nearest major attraction, at ~90 minutes away.
• Flagstaff
• Grand Canyon
• Navajo Nation